The thing was right in the eyes of the king and of all the assembly.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation.
- BSB This proposal pleased the king and the whole assembly.
- NKJV And the matter pleased the king and all the assembly.
- NASB So the decision was right in the sight of the king and all the assembly.
- NLT This plan for keeping the Passover seemed right to the king and all the people.
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Quick answer
The plan to delay Passover seemed right to the king and the whole assembly. It matters because the decision was made with broad agreement and a clear conscience.
Overview
The Chronicler notes that the decision 'was right in the eyes of the king and of all the assembly,' underscoring its wisdom and unity. This consensus lends weight to the lawful accommodation they had chosen. It models how godly leaders and people together can discern a faithful path when circumstances complicate ordinary obedience.
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- 1 Chr 13:4All the assembly said that they would do so; for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.
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